T-MobileT-Mobile to Offer iPhone 3G for 1 Euro in GermayAuthored by Mark Hefflinger on June 16, 2008 - 12:30pm.
Frankfurt - Wireless carrier T-Mobile plans to sell Apple's (NASD: AAPL) forthcoming iPhone 3G 8GB for as little as 1 euro ($1.54) in Germany to customers who sign up for a 69 euro ($106.77) monthly contract, Reuters reported. The 8GB model will sell from T-Mobile for between 1 and 169.95 euros, depending on the corresponding service plan, while price points for the 16GB model will start at 19.95 euro and top out at 249.95 euros ($386.82) with a 29 euros per month ($44.88) service contract. Supreme Court: Cell Phone Unlocking Class Action Deserves TrialAuthored by Mark Hefflinger on May 28, 2008 - 11:21am.
Washington - The U.S. Supreme Court has declined to hear an appeal in a case involving the rights of consumers to "unlock" mobile phones from a particular network, which in effect will allow a lawsuit charging AT&T (NYSE: T) and T-Mobile (NYSE: DT) with unfair business practices to proceed to trial, Wired.com reported. Yahoo to Power Mobile Search for T-Mobile in EuropeAuthored by Mark Hefflinger on February 12, 2008 - 12:57pm.
Barcelona - Yahoo (NASD: YHOO) on Tuesday announced a new strategic partnership with wireless network operator T-Mobile, and will become the exclusive mobile search service for T-Mobile customers in Europe as of the end of March. "T-Mobile's decision to work with Yahoo is a clear demonstration of the strength of our industry-leading mobile search service and our ability to work with partners to give consumers the best possible mobile Internet experience," says Marco Boerries, EVP of Yahoo's Connected Life unit. T-Mobile Sells Over 70,000 iPhones in GermanyAuthored by Mark Hefflinger on January 29, 2008 - 12:55pm.
London - T-Mobile, Apple's (NASD: AAPL) iPhone launch partner in Germany, has sold at least 70,000 of the devices since they went on sale in the country on Nov. 9, The Register reported. T-Mobile, which was briefly selling iPhones that could be unlocked, said the figure represented the number of buyers who had actually activated the iPhone on its network. Last week, Apple's U.K. iPhone network partner O2 reported sales of 190,000 units since Nov. 9. German Court Ends Injunction; T-Mobile Can Sell Locked iPhoneAuthored by Mark Hefflinger on December 5, 2007 - 7:56am.
German Court Grants iPhone Injunction Over T-Mobile ExclusiveAuthored by Mark Hefflinger on November 20, 2007 - 10:43am.
Frankfurt, Germany - A local court in Hamburg, Germany has sided with Vodafone (NYSE: VOD) and issued a preliminary injunction on the sale of Apple's (NASD: AAPL) iPhone, over objections to the company's exclusive distribution deal with rival mobile network T-Mobile, Reuters reported. iPhone Debuts in U.K., Germany; Software Update ExpectedAuthored by Mark Hefflinger on November 9, 2007 - 8:55am.
London - Apple's (NASD: AAPL) 8GB iPhone went on sale in the U.K. and Germany on Friday, sporting price tags of about $563 (GBP) at O2 and Carphone Warehouse in the U.K. and $583 (euros) at T-Mobile stores in Germany. Google Announces "Android" Open Platform for Mobile DevicesAuthored by Mark Hefflinger on November 5, 2007 - 9:18am.
Mountain View, Calif. - Google (NASD: GOOG) announced on Monday the development of Android, an open platform for mobile devices that will support Google's applications and services, and is being created in collaboration with T-Mobie, HTC, Qualcomm, Motorola and over 30 other firms. Apple to Nearly Double iPhone Production; T-Mobile Wins in GermanyAuthored by Mark Hefflinger on September 19, 2007 - 8:56am.
Cupertino, Calif. - Apple plans to nearly double production of its iPhone in the fourth quarter, TheStreet.com reported, citing people familiar with the company. Report: Apple to Detail European iPhone Launch on TuesdayAuthored by Mark Hefflinger on September 13, 2007 - 9:03am.
London - Apple has invited media to a press conference in London next Tuesday, at which it is expected to announce which European wireless carriers will offer its iPhone when it launches there in the fall, Reuters reported. Report: Apple Signs With 3 Wireless Carriers for European iPhone LaunchAuthored by Mark Hefflinger on August 21, 2007 - 1:10pm.
Munich, Germany - Apple has secured deals with three European wireless carriers for the launch of its iPhone, which require them to share 10% of revenues from calls and data with the company, the Financial Times reported on Tuesday. Mobile Network vs. Mobile DeviceAuthored by Scott Karp on July 23, 2007 - 6:36am.
Sony PSP Software Update Includes Free T-Mobile Wi-Fi AccessAuthored by Mark Hefflinger on March 29, 2007 - 2:27pm.
Foster City, Calif. - Sony Computer Entertainment America on Thursday released a new firmware upgrade (ver. 3.30) for its PSP handheld game system, which offers improved video resolution and six months of free access to Wi-Fi Internet at more than 7,000 T-Mobile HotSpot locations. Once the six-month promotional offer ends, Sony PSP owners will also be given the option to purchase a T-Mobile HotSpot subscription at a special rate. T-Mobile U.K. to Offer Terraplay Mobile GamesAuthored by Mark Hefflinger on February 27, 2007 - 3:51pm.
Stockholm, Sweden - Wireless network operator T-Mobile's U.K. unit has partnered with Terraplay to operate a mobile gaming service with subscription, rental and pay-per-play billing options. The service will launch with titles from ten publishers, including several multiplayer games, in addition to competitions, tournaments and user loyalty features. Voce Hoping to Gain Traction as World’s First Luxury Wireless ServiceAuthored by Scott Goldberg on January 30, 2007 - 12:25pm.
Voce, self-proscribed “the world’s first premium wireless service,” arrives with a question mark: What, exactly, will the service do that I can’t find elsewhere? At first glance the answer lacks detail. “(Voce) combines outstanding coverage and advanced mobile devices with an unprecedented level of personalized attention and care,” says the company’s “About Us” page. That’s a big claim for an industry that constantly updates its products and offers plenty of “luxurious” alternatives (see: Apple’s iPhone, due in June).
T-Mobile Taps Gemalto for Czech Mobile TV ServiceAuthored by Mark Hefflinger on October 24, 2006 - 1:41pm.
Amsterdam - Gemalto, a Dutch developer of security cards for mobile phones, announced on Tuesday that its digital rights management cards will be used in a two-month pilot mobile TV service from T-Mobile in the Czech Republic. A commercial launch of the Czech mobile TV service is scheduled for 2007.
tags: Mobile | Mobile TV | Tech | TV | T-Mobile | Europe | DRM | Netherlands | Czech Republic | Gemalto |
EMI, T-Mobile to Test Ad-Supported Mobile Video Service in U.K.Authored by Mark Hefflinger on September 11, 2006 - 4:21pm.
London - Major record label EMI Music announced on Monday that it has partnered with international wireless carrier T-Mobile to test an ad-supported mobile video service. The U.K. trial will utilize Rhythm NewMedia's mobile ad technology, and offer news, entertainment and sports content, with EMI as the exclusive provider of music videos.
tags: Mobile | Video | Marketing | Advertising | Music | UK | T-Mobile | Music Videos | EMI | Mobile Video |
T-Mobile UK to Offer Sennari Pay-per-Play Mobile GamesAuthored by Mark Hefflinger on August 17, 2006 - 12:58pm.
Cupertino, Calif. - Mobile application developer Sennari announced on Thursday that T-Mobile UK will offer its PrizePlay gaming service to subscribers. The pay-per-play games like Monopoly, Solitaire and Mahjong feature in-game prizes.
tags: Games | Mobile | Mobile Games | UK | T-Mobile | Wireless | Commerce | Sennari | Mobile Commerce |
Filmnight Digital to Provide Film Content on T-Mobile UK PortalAuthored by dmw on April 7, 2006 - 7:18pm.
London - Filmnight Digital, a provider of online DVD rentals in the U.K., announced on Friday that it has partnered with wireless carrier T-Mobile UK, to provide film content on the company's mobile portal. The service will offer high quality movie downloads, film reviews, and links to purchase mobile games, ringtones and DVDs.
Alcatel to Power Mobile TV Services for T-Mobile InternationalAuthored by Mark Hefflinger on February 14, 2006 - 10:19am.
Paris - French wireless firm Alcatel announced on Tuesday that mobile network operator T-Mobile International will use its technology to launch mobile TV services with T-Mobile subscribers in Germany, the U.K. and Austria. Alcatel will aggregate live TV content, and provide features such as an electronic program guide for the "TV in Your Pocket" services.
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